A Patient Has Been Admitted in an Acute Psychotic State

Multiple Choice

A patient has been admitted in an acute psychotic state after ingesting PCP.The nurse has not been able to administer the prescribed dose of benzodiazepine because of the patient's aggressive behavior.The most appropriate intervention under these circumstances would be to:

A) provide an alternative activity to channel energy.
B) move the patient to a quiet room to minimize stimulation.
C) perform a lavage to prevent continuing absorption of drug.
D) assign a nurse to stay with the patient to reassure and calm the patient.